Asian Paints Releases Sustainability Report, Highlights ESG Focus and Zero Liquid Discharge Implementation

Asian Paints Releases Sustainability Report, Highlights ESG Focus and Zero Liquid Discharge Implementation​

Asian Paints Limited has published its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year spanning 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The report details the company’s commitment to sustainable growth, presenting performance across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators in an evolving regulatory environment.

The BRSR sets out Asian Paints' approach and performance across material ESG themes. The company is continuing to strengthen execution and transparency as it moves toward long-term goals for sustainability.

Operational Overview and Stakeholder Engagement​

Regarding operational structure, the report indicates that Asian Paints Limited has 13 plants and 252 offices nationwide, totaling 265 locations. The company serves customers across 28 states and 8 Union Territories domestically, alongside 13 international countries.

The company holds a paid-up capital of ₹ 95,91,97,790. In terms of human resources for the period, there are 16,631 employees and 16,729 workers (including permanent and non-permanent staff). Furthermore, the Board of Directors includes three women members, representing 25% of the total board size.

In terms of market focus, over 99% of sales go to dealers or distributors in both FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26. The company's dedication to responsible business practices is reflected through its governance structures, where the Board of Directors oversees sustainability and delegates monitoring ESG initiatives to the Stakeholders Relationship Committee (SRC).

Environmental Stewardship and Resource Management​

The report details substantial efforts toward resource efficiency and environmental protection across operations. Asian Paints Limited has achieved Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) implementation in all manufacturing plants, recognizing water as a critical resource for continuous operation.

Key metrics regarding environmental performance include:

• Energy: Total energy consumed across all facilities was 14,30,920 GJ in FY 2025-26, resulting in an energy intensity of 46.5 GJ per ₹ Crore of turnover.
• Water: The total water consumption stood at 14,46,886 kilolitres for the year, translating to a water intensity of 47.0 KL per ₹ Crore of revenue.
• Climate Action: Through product formulation and process innovations, the company realized a reduction of 49,125 metric tonnes of CO 2 e in FY 2025-26. Additionally, adopting multimodal logistics facilitated a reduction of over 5,600+ tCO 2 e in logistics emissions.

In waste management, the total waste generated during FY 2025-26 was reported at 33,597.0 metric tonnes, yielding a waste intensity of 1.1 MT per ₹ Crore of turnover. Significant achievements include the collection and responsible channelization of over 8,900 metric tonnes of flexible and multilayer plastic and 72,000 metric tonnes of rigid plastic waste across 25 states, thereby fulfilling Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations.

Social Impact and Workforce Welfare​

The company places high importance on the well-being of its employees and workers. The report highlights several social indicators:


The company invests in employee development and ensuring fair labor practices. Education on ESG and compliance was provided to employees, with 9,271 unique employees attending Instructor Led Training (ILT) or Online Training (OLT), achieving an awareness coverage of 98.2% among employees other than the Board and KMPs.

In terms of worker welfare, both permanent and non-permanent workers are fully covered for statutory benefits such as Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, and ESI. Furthermore, the company’s procurement practices ensure that over 88% of raw material and packaging materials are sourced sustainably, with a significant portion assessed through third-party site or virtual evaluations.

Future Commitments​

Asian Paints Limited has established defined targets for FY 2030 to further its ESG commitments. These future goals span environmental stewardship and social responsibility, including Water Neutrality, Product Stewardship, Nature Positive initiatives, Energy Conservation, and the creation of an Energising, Equitable & Inclusive Workplace.

The Business Responsibility Report was independently reviewed by Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants.

ASIANPAINT Stock Price Movement​

Asian Paints Limited shares edged higher today, closing at ₹2747.4 after gaining 1.83%. The stock traded within a tight range during the session, scraping a low of ₹2709.4 but reaching an intraday high of ₹2753.